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Travel Sector Growth to Outpace Global Economy by 1.5x

New data from the WTTC forecasts that global travel and tourism will grow at an annual rate of 3.6% over the next decade, significantly outpacing the general economy.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Capitalize on global sector growth forecast to reach $12TN by 2026, representing nearly 10% of global GDP.
  2. 2Prepare for a surging workforce as the industry is expected to support 376 million jobs and one-third of all new global roles over the next decade.
  3. 3Prioritize digital innovation and AI to improve operational efficiency and manage the shift toward value-seeking traveler behavior.

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Source: eHotelier

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